Starting Eleven & formation (with current squad)

[Magpies1959]

Not set in stone but think this would be my choice on what I have seen.
5-1-3-1

Slocombe

Nemane
Cameron
Baldwin
Brindley
Chicksen

Francis

Palmer
Austin
Rodrigues

Langstaff

Very difficult to leave out Bajrami, Taylor and Scott. I have been impressed with Brooks too, very comfortable with ball at feet. Add Vincent, JOB, TAR and Mitchell and we look quite strong.

[kill_the_drum]

4-3-3 for me
Slocombe
TAR Baldwin Cameron Chicksen
Palmer Francis Austin
Scott Langstaff Ruben

I’d give Austin a bit more freedom behind the front 3.

[slack_pie]

4-2-3-1

Slocombe

Brindley, Baldwin, Cameron, Chicksen

Palmer, Francis

Nemane, Austin, Ruben

Langstaff

[Chicken Balti Pie]

Will be a 3-1-4-2 in my opinion

GK - Slocombe

CB - Cameron
CB - Baldwin
CB - Brindley

RWB/RW - Nemane
LWB/LW - Taylor/Chicksen

DM - Bajrami/Francis

CM - Palmer
CM - Rodrigues

ST - Langstaff
ST - Scott

[ThaiPie]

The main changes from last season seem to be:
Langstaff for Wooton, Austin for Roberts and Baldwin for Lacey - give or take a little bit.

Is this seasons starting eleven stronger? I note all three previous posters have included Francis??

[Magpies1959]

As it stands with Palmer and Rodrigues still here, I do believe we are stronger, as much due to the style we are now playing, although I think Langstaff is an upgrade on Wootton, Francis looks a different player in his new role, Baldwin is a step up on Lacey.
Plenty of time for it to unravel lol.

[jackal2]

Will be a 3-1-4-2 in my opinion

GK - Slocombe

CB - Cameron
CB - Baldwin
CB - Brindley

RWB/RW - Nemane
LWB/LW - Taylor/Chicksen

DM - Bajrami/Francis

CM - Palmer
CM - Rodrigues

ST - Langstaff
ST - Scott

I think this is closest to Luke Williams' plan. Adebayo-Rowling would of course compete for the RWB/RW slot.

[Hoppie]

Will be a 3-1-4-2 in my opinion

GK - Slocombe

CB - Cameron
CB - Baldwin
CB - Brindley

RWB/RW - Nemane
LWB/LW - Taylor/Chicksen

DM - Bajrami/Francis

CM - Palmer
CM - Rodrigues

ST - Langstaff
ST - Scott

I think jackal is right, this is pretty close. Ive loved rodders since the minute he landed but always looks best when not asked to play as an orthodox midfield player. If he is to play in a 3 then I think it only strengthens the feeling I’ve had all summer - we’re a midfielder short as I don’t see the other promotion contenders relying on last years nearly man or a converted centre half. Just my view.

[SaltySeaDog]

I'd say either

Slocombe

Brindley, Baldwin, Cameron

TAR, Palmer, Francis, Taylor

Ruben

Langstaff Scott



or

Slocombe

Brindley, Baldwin, Cameron

TAR, Palmer, Francis, Taylor

Austin Ruben

Langstaff

[SaltySeaDog]

Against the weaker teams we could even just play Palmer in the middle with Austin, Ruben, Langstaff & Scott ahead. Should be plenty of goals in that lot!